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    "content": "That notwithstanding, memories fail and people change their minds or forget things. I have acceded to the request for a special kamukunji on Tuesday at 9.00 a.m. to allow us to apprise ourselves on the contents of this important Bill that seeks to entrench the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), the NG-CDF and the Senate Oversight Fund into the Constitution. Once we start debate in the Second and subsequent Third Readings, we will have no opportunity or capacity to amend the Bill. On the issue of the RMLF, I am sure that your offices must have advised you that some sums of money have been disbursed. A process of re-engineering the disbursement of additional funds is ongoing. I will apprise you once it is done. I have instructed the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. GK, Member for Ndia Constituency, to get in touch with the offices of the Clerk and the Leader of the Majority Party to apprise them on the developments on the RMLF. More importantly, I again want to acknowledge the caucus because the court directed that Section 6 of the Roads Act is unconstitutional to the extent that counties are excluded. For us to correct the situation, the caucus is working overnight under my direction and guidance to come up with a draft Bill to cure the anomaly pointed out by the court, which will then be processed in the shortest time possible, including public participation, so that we have an amended Bill that meets the constitutional expectations that have been directed within a month or two. So, once again, on behalf of the House, I salute the caucus for not only offering your time and brains, but for the sacrifice you are making to ensure that this House functions better. As you know, the caucus is co-chaired by Hon. Otiende Amollo and Hon. Chepkonga. Hon. Chepkonga is out of the country, but we salute them for their leadership."
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